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Is DRAIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DRAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DRAIN mean?

  1. verb

    flow off gradually

    “The rain water drains into this big vat”

  2. noun

    emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

  3. verb

    deplete of resources

    “The exercise class drains me of energy”

  4. verb

    empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

    “We drained the oil tank”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DRAIN

Single letters that turn DRAIN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DRAIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DRAIN

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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